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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.87, 424.88 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.87, 424.88 and 168 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.87 : 424.88 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.87/424.88 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.87x = 424.88 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.87x = 71,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,379.84/307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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